Service mark is a mark similar to a trademark but applies to services rather than goods. Examples for - Insurance, Banking, Consultancy, Credit Card, Hotel, Real Estate, Transport, Education, Communication, Financing, Chit Funds, Material Treatment, Processing, Supply of electrical or other Energy, Boarding, Lodging, Entertainment, Amusement, Construction, Repair, Conveying of News or information and advertising etc The duration of trade mark and service mark is of 10 (Ten) years from the date of application, however it can be renewed after each 10 year by paying the renewal fees. Our Service  Advise on the selection of a trademark  Registration of a trademark (Domestic and International)  Maintenance of a trademark (periodical payment of renewal fees, change of ownership of the trademark, et.al.)  Licensing  Legal advice on infringement of a trademark, passing off or unfair competition  Alternative dispute resolution (Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation)  Litigation (infringement, passing off, unfair competition.)  Trademarks watch service (Screening the Indian Trademark Journal, notifying our clients of any similar trademarks when published together with our opinion on legal strategies to be followed.